Bought a derelict Pride DX300 and I'm shickled titless.

[nomadradio]

Scored a basket-case Pride. The only kind I'l buy.

First look underneath prompts the question "Where are all the circuit boards?"

Oh, wait. Here's one, at least.

I'll probably replace it anyway, just because of the 2004 date on it. Got plenty of new ones on hand.

The bias circuit is pretty special. Not adustable. Measured only negative 40 Volts on the tube's grid. Probably the single biggest reason the tube was burned to a crisp. Needs about twice that much to run AM and survive.

Relay and input-circuit wiring are genuinely artistic.

In all fairness, just because it's ugly doesn't mean it won't work.

Once we install new replacements for the missing pc boards, it should live again.

And get sold!
73

 

[Low_Boy]

I would not know where to begin.

 

[543_Dallas]

Nothing like a 250b to let everyone know you're just a few channels away.

 

[kopcicle]

or a few pf (puff) short of a full load...

 

[Shadetree Mechanic]

I like the stud mount diode that is floating on the resistor lead. Looks like someone had a lot of fun in there.

 

[Tokin]

Nothing like a 250b to let everyone know you're just a few channels away.

BWAAAAAHAHAHAHA!
I shot coffee out me nose

 

[kc8adu]

reminds me of a firebird? 2x 4cx250 amp in my someday pile.
no documentation out there at all for it.
looks like a firebird but no name

 

[Crusher]

I’ve seen a lot of those input circuits on Johnboy and Eaglemade tetrode amps. Work well if done right.

 

[Slowmover]

BWAAAAAHAHAHAHA!
I shot coffee out me nose

WEST MARINE for clear plexi radio covers. (Ask me why).

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